Joe Lieberman, former US senator and vice presidential nominee, dies at 82
Joe Lieberman was a former senator for Connecticut and was also a vice presidential nominee in 2000.
Who is Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.’s running mate?
Nicole Shanahan was named Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vice president pick on Tuesday in Oakland, California.
Third-party presidential bids through the years: Who's come closest to winning?
Though their presidential runs are a long shot, third-party candidates have been making and affecting history for decades. Here is a look back at some of the most notable runs.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. names Nicole Shanahan as vice presidential pick
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has chosen Nicole Shanahan to be his vice presidential pick. Kennedy is mounting an independent White House bid that has spooked national Democrats.
Abortion pill case: Supreme Court hears arguments over limiting mifepristone
Abortion opponents want the Supreme Court to ratify a ruling from a conservative federal appeals court that would limit access to a medication called mifepristone, which was used in nearly two-thirds of abortions last year.
Inslee signs 'Strippers' Bill of Rights' into law
A bill designed to protect exotic dancers, better known as the "Strippers' Bill of Rights," has gotten its official stamp of approval from Gov. Inslee. With Inslee's signature, the law will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. The bill also greenlights sale of alcohol in adult venues.
TikTok ban bill faces Senate hurdles amid data privacy concerns
In Congress, the fate of a bill potentially banning TikTok on U.S. phones remains uncertain. While the House has passed such a bill, it faces hurdles in the Senate due to differing opinions on safeguarding user data from China's influence.
NY may seize Trump's assets as deadline to pay bond in fraud trial approaches
New York is threatening to seize Donald Trump's assets if he refuses to pay half-a-billion dollars owed from his civil fraud trial.
Biden, Trump secure victories in Louisiana's presidential primary after securing nominations
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won Louisiana's primary on Saturday, collecting more delegates after they already clinched their party nominations.
Instagram stopped recommending political content – now social media users are noticing
Instagram changed its political content algorithm in February, but users are taking note now. Here's how to change the settings on the app.
Missouri, Louisiana hold presidential primaries Saturday
Two more states are holding primary elections this weekend. Democratic Party voters in Missouri will go to the polls on Saturday, while voters from both parties will make their presidential preference known in Louisiana.
Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust Speaker Johnson
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., told reporters on Friday that she filed a motion to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., accusing him of having "betrayed" the "confidence" of the House GOP Conference.
Republican budget proposal calls for raising the retirement age
The Republican Study Committee introduced a budget plan that would make “modest changes" to the retirement age for future retirees.
Trump's $454M bond for civil trial case not appealing to insurers
Court documents filed this week reveal the "insurmountable difficulties" former President Trump, the presumptive 2024 GOP presidential nominee, is having in obtaining an appeal bond for the New York civil matter.
Washington law students may ‘bypass’ bar exam, Supreme Court rules
Washington will no longer require prospective attorneys to pass a bar exam to practice law, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Trump, Biden secure victories in Tuesday's primaries, advancing towards a rematch
There was little suspense about Tuesday's results as both Biden and Trump are already their parties' presumptive nominees. But other races beyond the presidency also offer insight into the national political landscape.
Over 60% of US abortions in 2023 done using medication: report
New research from the Guttmacher Institute, a research group advocating for abortion rights, reveals that over 60% of abortions in the United States last year were medication-induced, marking a significant increase from 53% in 2020.
60,000 Washington ballots not yet counted over party declarations
Washington State officials say tens of thousands of ballots from the presidential primaries cannot be counted because voters did not declare a political party.
Trump faces criticism for 'incendiary' language
Former president Donald Trump is facing criticism for what some are calling 'incendiary' language on the campaign trail.
Putin wins presidential election, speaks on Navalny
Vladimir Putin was re-elected in Russia's presidential election. Additionally, Putin spoke about opposition leader Alexei Navalny for the first time at a news conference after the election.